Was it bean sprouts?

BBC News reports that bean sprouts grown in northern Germany are now suspected to be the source of an E. coli outbreak that has left 22 people dead. More than 2,150 people in Germany have been infected by enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) bacteria. Many have developed haemolytic-uraemic syndrome (HUS), which can be fatal. Follow the link for more details.